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Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law legislation tweaking how judges are selected in the state but called on legislators to do more next year to improve the process. The compromise legislation made some adjustments to the judicial selection process. It puts in term limits for the panelists who screen judicial candidates, […] The post Governor signs law adjusting how SC picks its judges but calls for more ‘meaningful’ reform appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Officer got 'distracted' and ran over woman at Myrtle Beach, lawsuit claims
The family of the 66-year-old who died after being run over by a Horry County police officer is suing, WMBF reports, claiming the officer involved got distracted. The estate of Sandy Schultz-Peters filed the wrongful death lawsuit against the Horry County Police Department on Friday. Schultz-Peters, who lived in Myrtle...
Man dies after shooting at South Beltline Boulevard apartments in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — One person is dead following a Thursday afternoon shooting in Columbia. Columbia Police said they were called to the 300 block of South Beltline Boulevard at Woodland Terrace Apartments around 3 p.m. Officers arrived to find a wounded male victim. He was taken to the hospital and died a short time later.
Columbia Offering Free Pet Adoptions
Columbia, SC – Columbia Animal Services is delighted to announce a special offer of free pet adoptions from July 20 to July 28. This initiative aims to find loving homes for the many animals in need of adoption and to reduce the number of pets in the shelter. Located...
Georgetown County faces lawsuit over controversial rezoning near Pawleys Island
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County is facing another lawsuit after residents claim the county council violated state law when it rezoned roughly eight acres for new residential development near Pawleys Island. In April, the county council approved David Tanner’s request to rezone his inherited property to build...
Surf Dawgs delivers a 'smashing' 4th of July with boil & grill skills
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Are you hosting people for an Independence Day cookout?. The owners of Surf Dawgs are known along the Grand Strand for their burgers and hot dogs. They started with a push cart, upgraded to a food truck, and now have a brick-and-mortar restaurant in...
Salute from the Shore to celebrate 15th year on the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Salute from the Shore started in 2009 and continues to be a Fourth of July tradition celebrated by thousands along the South Carolina coastline each year. The event started with two friends and their sons and one flyover, said Will Howard, a Salute from the Shore board member. However, the […]
From S.C. Standout to UNC Star, Ivory Latta Holds Legacy In Both Carolinas
Former North Carolina star guard and all-time leading scorer built up her legacy in women's basketball in the Palmetto State. She was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in May. Ivory Latta and her late father, Charles, would often sit on the porch outside their home in...
VERIFY | Who is responsible if you get injured by fireworks?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's the Fourth of July, and you’ll likely hear fireworks going off all night, but what happens if you get injured during a fireworks display?. Personal fireworks are illegal in North Carolina, but not in South Carolina. WCNC Charlotte viewer Scott D wanted to know,...
A rip current warning is in effect for July Fourth beachgoers in the Lowcountry
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — There will be a moderate risk for rip currents all day July fourth. The South Carolina National Weather Service (SC NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns Fourth of July beach goers to use caution when celebrating at the beach. There will be high likelihood of rip currents developing at Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Hilton Head and Tybee beach.
Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget
COLUMBIA — A church-owned retreat in rural Fairfield County, anti-abortion organizations and a pair of after-school boxing programs are among nonprofits receiving taxpayer dollars in the state budget. In total, the Legislature’s budget plan for the fiscal year that started July 1 allocates more than $435 million in one-time spending on projects sponsored by legislators, […] The post Churches, charities with little track record among nonprofits in line for $90M in SC budget appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Bennettsville children’s book author discusses importance of summer reading
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Most of us are now in the middle of summer vacation, and your kids may be in summer camp or playing at the pool or the beach. But what about those days when they’re stuck at the house? Educators say summer reading is extremely important and will help students not […]
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